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Lesley, I have an older Canon (Power Shot A20, a 2.1 Megapixel) Camera. I find that it is extremely important to have a solid plain background. Some like it light colored, and others prefer a black background. I use a sheet, towel or poster board for this purpose. If I shoot outdoors I usually don't use flash or extra light. When shooting indoors I use several floodlights at differing angles. Remember, experiment... you ain't wasting film!!!

As for taking pictures, I usually do not take them often enough, if that answers your question.

Posting is easy, just upload them to your 'puter, remember where the file is and the name, jpegs are best. Make sure they are reduced to under 75K Iwould go under 70K and then click on the Browse button for an attachment when you post... thats it!

Jay

6-Feb-2003	#2
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	Lesley, I have an older Canon (Power Shot A20, a 2.1 Megapixel) Camera. I find that it is extremely important to have a solid plain background. Some like it light colored, and others prefer a black background. I use a sheet, towel or poster board for this purpose. If I shoot outdoors I usually don't use flash or extra light. When shooting indoors I use several floodlights at differing angles. Remember, experiment... you ain't wasting film!!! As for taking pictures, I usually do not take them often enough, if that answers your question. Posting is easy, just upload them to your 'puter, remember where the file is and the name, jpegs are best. Make sure they are reduced to under 75K Iwould go under 70K and then click on the Browse button for an attachment when you post... thats it! Jay __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing